Vahid Balali

Identified and resolved critical mechanical system issues, resulting in improved operational efficiency. Head of turbine in of SIEMENS GTG V94.2 LTE project Managing maintenance team including 10 mechanical maintenance technicians. Streamlined maintenance processes, resulting in faster turnaround times. Successfully completed 1 LTE project and 1 H.G.P.I. of SIEMENS V94.2 gas turbine, ensuring optimal performance. Successfully diagnosed and resolved complex mechanical issues, preventing significant downtime.

Maintained stable and efficient plant operations during shifts. Successfully responded to and mitigated emergency situations, preventing major incidents. Provided on-the-job training to junior operators, improving team skills. Provided clear and detailed shift handover information, ensuring seamless transition between shifts. Maintained accurate and up-to-date operational logs and reports.

Successfully managed the mechanical commissioning of Gas & Steam turbine. Developed and delivered training programs, enhancing team technical skills. Reduced commissioning time by 5% through optimized planning and execution. Managed and executed the mechanical commissioning of the steam portion of Khorram Abad C.C.P.P., ensuring compliance with stringent standards. Led and mentored commissioning teams, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.

o Developed and implemented detailed project plans and schedules that emphasized efficiency and time management. o Implemented fast-track repair strategies, significantly shortening the project duration. o Implemented real-time monitoring and control systems to track project progress and identify potential bottlenecks. o Reduced HRSG repair project completion time by 20 days compared to initial estimates (65 days).

• Concept design of combined CO2 capture system with renewable energy to reduce effect of C.C.S. on power plant efficiency and production • Investigation on the Toos steam power plant efficiency and power production changes due to retrofitting with CO2 capture system. • Toos steam power plant exergy-economic investigation • Concept design of combined wind turbine with S.O.F.C. to provide steady power production.

Successfully managed the mechanical commissioning of the steam portion of the South Pars C.C.P.P. Managing mechanical commissioning team ( 5 Engineers & 8 technicians) as a deputy of mechanical commissioning superintendent. Implemented performance testing procedures, ensuring optimal system performance. Cooperating with Franco Tosi and Ansaldo supervisors in turbo-generator erection.

• Supervise Energy Conversation Agreement E.C.A. (a governmental contract between power plant owner and Iran Ministry of Energy) • Supervise power plant operation

• Investigate all technical document of Shaid Montazery steam power plant to provide proposal and technical design for power plant repowering • Root cause analysis of power production reduction after overhaul and obtain the cause of production reduction (Khoy C.C.P.P with GE F.9 turbine)

• Supervise power plant operation and maintenance (routine, emergency and overhaul) • Leadership of supervisor engineers • Prepare needed spare part list and tendering documents • Decreases the time and cost of power plant overhaul by new maintenance planning • Prepare proposal for air cooled condenser to improve A.C.C efficiency and increases power production in hot days

• Supervise power plant operation and maintenance (routine, emergency and overhaul) • Leadership of supervisor engineers • Prepare needed spare part list and tendering documents • Decreases the time and cost of power plant overhaul by new maintenance planning • Prepare proposal for installing turbo-expander in gas pressure reduction station to produce electrical energy and cooling load

• Increase soot blower system stability by improving maintenance planning • Prepare maintenance planning and maintenance manual for rotary air heater’s gearbox • Maintenance team leadership • Decreases maintenance costs and outage time by designing new explanation joint for air balance duct • 4 period major boiler overhaul experience

Energy and Environment

Fluid and Thermodynamics